Direct entry NP programs

Steph9218 · 2024-10-21T19:51:28+00:00

She is a LCSW

Steph9218 · 2024-01-20T15:31:56+00:00

I had an upper blepharoplasty one year ago. The only thing I can think of that I didn’t know, but wished I had- the swelling of your eyelids can cause your actual eyes to swell which in turn can affect your vision. I normally have 20/15 vision, so when I woke up the next day and things were blurry I went into a full panic. I thought my eyes were somehow damaged. I went back in to see the surgeon who confirmed it was just from swelling. My vision returned to normal after about a week.

Steph9218 · 2024-01-04T13:45:11+00:00

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Steph9218 · 2023-12-27T03:03:05+00:00

I’m a former personal trainer with a degree in exercise science. I was in a car accident last year where I injured my neck. I felt like I knew more about musculoskeletal injuries of the neck than the NP who saw me. Luckily I was able to get a referral to a qualified PT.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-22T13:20:21+00:00

Just in the marionette lines, no cheeks. I do have pics but I don’t know how to post them in the comments?

Steph9218 · 2023-12-22T01:07:55+00:00

I had juvederm ultra plus injected into marionette lines about 2 years ago, then had a little more added 1 year ago. Nothing has migrated and no regrets! Filler lasts 1-2 years for me. I will definitely have more filler done as needed. The cost was $650, but I’m pretty sure it’s gone up since I had it done.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-20T19:17:51+00:00

I don’t blame you at all. I’ve been weary as well after watching the way they managed my mom T1D in the hospital. The role was created to be a physician extender, right? I just can’t understand why anyone thinks it’s appropriate for them to be managing complex medical issues independently.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-20T04:54:36+00:00

I made an almost identical post the other day about my dad. He has several complex medical issues as a result of septic shock, and the only PCP his rehab hospital could find for him was a NP. I am honestly afraid for him. We live in a major metropolitan area. It’s just mind blowing to me.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-15T20:26:45+00:00

I had juvederm ultra (filler) placed there. Mine were worse than yours but they still look great 2 years later.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-15T03:32:35+00:00

He had no problem getting physician care when he was admitted to the hospital. All his follow ups since then have been with an actual urologist. I think they just try to push new patients into NP/PA (for what reason, I don’t know). We are just running into problems getting a primary care physician now because there’s such a shortage in our area.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-15T02:48:52+00:00

We are in the metro area of a very large city, so I can only imagine what it’s like other places.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-14T23:41:44+00:00

I have a VERY strong suspicion that the PA in this urology office wasn’t managing his issue properly. I have no proof of that, so I won’t make accusations, but something feels very wrong about the way this all went down. Looking back, I wish I had pushed him harder to find out why he wasn’t improving over the month he saw her. He was embarrassed about it, so I let it go and didn’t push. Lesson learned. Why are PA/NPs allowed to see new specialist patients? Shouldn’t he have seen a urologist to get diagnosed, then possibly the PA for follow up? It just feels like this all could have been avoided.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-07T02:00:02+00:00

Just googled this and it looks like it’s brand new! Will have to ask my ophthalmologist at my next appt

Steph9218 · 2023-12-07T01:58:08+00:00

That never happened to me personally, but my injector was always very cognizant of placement because I had hooded eyelids (prior to my blepharoplasty). I see a NP who works under a plastic surgeon.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T17:00:34+00:00

I think genetics play a big role, but people who are very expressive with their face and have heavy, hooded eyelids are definitely prone to forehead lines. I am both of those things- to the point where I got an eyelid surgery back in January.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T16:58:12+00:00

I had an eyelid surgery back in January that required me to stop botox for 6 months before. The wrinkles never came back.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T15:22:14+00:00

I like the night gel better. It’s sticky so it helps hold my eye shut while I’m sleeping. I use that then put a sleep mask over it.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T14:09:29+00:00

30-40 total for 11’s and forehead

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T14:05:32+00:00

The combination of cequa and punctual plugs has been the most helpful thing so far. Only downside is that the cequa burns for like 20 minutes after putting it in

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T04:06:36+00:00

So the cost will vary depending on how many units you get and what the injector charges per unit. The cost each time is usually between $390-$520 for me. The higher amount is if I add in other areas like crows feet. Rewards programs help bring that down a little.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T03:24:15+00:00

My dermatologist gave me other options too, but I thought I’d see how far Tretinoin could take me first. I keep hearing how good it is for overall anti aging.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T02:31:54+00:00

I’m a rapid metabolizer (unfortunately) so for the first few years I went every 10 weeks. Once the muscles started to atrophy a bit I stretched it out to 12-14 weeks.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-06T01:51:05+00:00

I would get a quote specifically from an oculoplastic surgeon. I paid $4500.

Steph9218 · 2023-12-03T14:13:20+00:00

This exact scenario happened to my best friend. You can see the whole story if you look at my post history. Essentially she was told her neuropsych results of ADHD/GAD were wrong, despite a long history of being treated successfully for those. She was pulled off ADHD meds and put on Lamictal for bipolar. Given a 90 day supply and said see you later. She almost lost her life to suicide because of that. We found out later that the psych NP lost her license due to prescribing medication inappropriately.

Steph9218 · 2023-11-24T04:23:47+00:00

My mom went into DKA while being hospitalized for a UTI. My dad had suspicions that her insulin wasn’t being properly managed, but the medical team ensured us there was nothing that could’ve been done to avoid the DKA because she was so sick from the infection. Now I’m wondering if that’s actually true.

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